Lemitar, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
432
Population
315/sq mi density
$92,201
Median Income
$25,881 per capita
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,201 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lemitar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1550°N, 106.9122°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Valencia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Carrizozo (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 100 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 123 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Lemitar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.3").